Anti Gravity

Steve Mirsky

• 01 mei 2007
• 9781599211152

Samenvatting:

This humorous, insightful, and sometimes amazing collection of writings has been brought together by the author of Scientific American's hugely popular Anti Gravity column - Steve Mirsky. In Anti Gravity , Mirsky blends his sharp wit and wide-ranging interests to apply scientific viewpoint to popular culture - with often hilarious results. Learn how the TV series CSI has influenced huge numbers of college courses, marvel at the absurdities frequently found in creation science , and laugh at the inanities of politicians trying to address scientific issues on morning television. This is a must-have volume for anyone that likes to take life just that little bit less seriously.